{"product_id":"portrait-of-the-author-vladimir-dahl-vasily-perov","title":"Portrait of the Author Vladimir Dahl - Vasily Perov","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dignified 1872 portrait of the Russian lexicographer Vladimir Dahl by Vasily Perov, capturing the author in a moment of quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasily Perov painted this portrait of Vladimir Dahl in 1872, a decade that marked the height of the Peredvizhniki movement in Russia. The subject, Vladimir Dahl, is remembered for his monumental work in lexicography, specifically his dictionary of the living Great Russian language. Perov captures the author in his later years, presenting a figure of quiet intellectual authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is restrained and focused. Dahl sits in a high-backed chair upholstered in a deep, muted blue fabric, which provides a cool contrast to the warm, earthy tones of his coat. His posture is relaxed, with hands folded in his lap, suggesting a moment of contemplation. Perov employs a naturalistic approach, paying close attention to the texture of Dahl's grey beard and the subtle play of light across his features. The background is kept dark and indistinct, ensuring that the viewer's attention remains fixed on the sitter's expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerov was a founding member of the Peredvizhniki, a group of artists who sought to bring art to the public and depict the reality of Russian life. While many of his works focused on social commentary, his portraiture demonstrates a keen ability to capture the psychological depth of his subjects. This painting is held in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. It remains a primary visual record of one of the most influential figures in Russian linguistic history. The print reproduction preserves the tonal balance of the original oil painting, maintaining the sombre, dignified atmosphere that Perov intended to convey through his careful brushwork and subdued colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/krans-van-fruit-en-wortels-isaac-weissenbruch\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKrans van fruit en wortels - Isaac Weissenbruch — Isaac Weissenbruch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/parsi-priest-fire-worshipper-bombay-vasily-vereshchagin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eParsi Priest (Fire-Worshipper), Bombay - Vasily Vereshchagin — Vasily Vereshchagin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vasily Perov","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58722029011279,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58722068169039,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58722068201807,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58722068234575,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58722068267343,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58722068300111,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58722068332879,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58722068365647,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58722068398415,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58722068431183,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58722068463951,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58722068496719,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-the-Author-Vladimir-Dahl_Poster_CompositorV1_1788946226047.jpg?v=1788946763","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-the-author-vladimir-dahl-vasily-perov","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}